Park Information

PARK HOURS

Open 365 days a year, from sunrise to 11:00 p.m.

WARNER PARK HEADQUARTERS

50 Vaughn Road, Nashville, TN 37221
615.370.8051
Open 9am – 5pm, Monday-Friday

Visit or Call Warner Parks Headquarters for:

General Information
Rentals and Permits
The Friends of Warner Parks Offices
To report abuse of park property, damage to facilities or non-emergency hazards
To report or deliver lost/found items.
‍Please note, neither Metro Parks nor FOWP are responsible for lost or damaged items while visiting Warner Parks.

RESTROOMS

Public restrooms open year-round are located at the Warner Park Nature Center, the Percy Warner Golf Course, and the Equestrian Center.

Public restrooms open seasonally are located near Edwin Warner’s picnic shelters and at the athletic fields.

‍Portable restrooms are also located in various areas throughout both Percy and Edwin Warner Parks.

‍There are no restrooms on the trails or in the interior of the Parks. Remember to utilize facilities beforehand.

PARK RULES

Photography in the Parks

All organized/professional photography and video in the Parks requires a permit. Download the application here, and email it to Cammie Claybrook (cammie.claybrook@nashville.gov).

Alcohol in the Parks

Per the Metro Parks and Recreation Department, which established the rules and regulations for all Metro Parks, alcohol is prohibited in Warner Parks.

Wildlife in the Parks

Respect the wildlife. Never feed or approach a wild, stray or injured animal. If you see something unusual, please notify the Warner Parks Nature Center staff. *Please note, the Nature Center is not a licensed wildlife rehabilitation center and cannot accept injured wildlife.

Warner Park Nature Center: 615.862.8555

Dogs in the Park

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County leash laws and regulations regarding the removal of dog waste are strictly enforced throughout Warner Parks. Dogs are welcome throughout Warner Parks (with the exception of the Burch Reserve) as long as they are kept on a leash, no longer than six feet in length. The Edwin Warner Dog Park is a leash-free zone where dogs may play freely within the fenced area. View a complete list of rules and regulations here.

Running in the Parks

Running is allowed on roadways and hiking trails, but never on horse trails (a spooked horse may cause injury to the rider and/or runner; walking is also prohibited on the horse trails). Runners may run in groups of no more than 3 individuals and must yield to hikers and walkers.

Mountain Biking in Parks

Mountain bikes are allowed only on Percy Warner’s professionally constructed mountain bike trails. Mountain biking is not allowed in hiking trails or horse trails.

SAFETY

Metro Park Police

615.862.8600
Call to report suspicious activity or an emergency.

Park Watch

615.370.8053
Join Park Watch to help keep our parks safe.

Safety Tips

Enjoy the Parks with a friend
Park smart. Never leave any valuables in your vehicle, even in the locked trunk.
Take keys with you.
Be aware of your surroundings.
Carry a cell phone with you.
Stay on designated trails at all times!
Keep dogs on a leash no longer than six feet in length at all times, unless in Edwin Warner Dog Park.
Only use park equipment and/or facilities for the intended purpose.
Children should be supervised by an adult at all times.
Pay attention to weather conditions.

OUr Mission

Friends of Warner Parks is dedicated to the preservation, protection, and stewardship of Percy and Edwin Warner Parks.

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OUR PARK

Percy and Edwin Warner Parks span 3,200 acres of wooded hills, open meadows, and streams, and includes 16.75 miles of hiking trails.

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YOUR IMPACT

Friends help us fulfill our mission to #ProtectWarnerParks.

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